Harrison Bergeron
by Kurt Vonnegut

Harrison Bergeron: Setting 1 key example

Definition of Setting

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Key Examples in Harrison Bergeron

Setting
Explanation and Analysis:

"Harrison Bergeron" is set in the United States during the year 2081. In Vonnegut’s imagination, much has changed in the political landscape of American society: the Constitution now includes over 200 Amendments, with the 211th, 212th, and 213th establishing a system of absolute equality.